Museum Guide

Below, you’ll find an introduction to all the different sections of the museum. Read the cards first to get a great understanding before exploring each section!

After Finland's independence, in January 1918, Civil War broke out between the Whites and the Reds. Read below more of the Civil War.

In the late 1930s, Finland was drawn into a war against the Soviet Union. Read below to learn what happened during the Winter War.

After a short period of peace, the war began on 25 June 1941. Read below to learn about the events of the Continuation War.

C. G. E. Mannerheim played a pivotal role in Finland's history as a wartime leader and statesman. Discover more about the life and legacy of Finland's sixth president.

According to the terms of the armistice, the Soviet Union demanded that Finland expel German troops from Lapland. The Lapland War between Finland and Germany began in September 1944. Read below to learn more about the events of the Lapland War.

The Military Museum has three exhibition locations in Helsinki: Military Museum's Manege, Artillery Manege and submarine Vesikko are all located in Suomenlinna. The same ticket includes admission to the Military Museum's Manege, the Artillery Manege and, in the summer season, also the submarine Vesikko.